1 hour ago Minister denies owing businesswoman N200m, sexual harassment allegations

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has denied owing a businesswoman, Tracynither Ohiri, N200 million for promotional materials she supplied during his 2014 governorship campaign. Umahi denied the allegation on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists during his tour of the Independence Bridge in Lagos. He said, “When I left office and then became a Read More

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8 h. ago Maximum tears: Lagos commuters groan as Independence Bridge closure bites hard

A severe gridlock that left commuters stranded for several hours following the closure of Independence Bridge in the Falomo area of Lagos State on Wednesday has left commuters with bitter tales, JOHNSON IDOWU and DAYO OYEWO write Commuters and motorists in Lagos endured hours of gridlock on Wednesday till the wee hours of Thursday following Read More

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19 h. ago Lagos gridlock worsens as Independence Bridge stays shut despite FG’s reopening order

Traffic congestion on Lagos Island showed no signs of easing on Thursday despite the Federal Government’s directive for the immediate read more Lagos gridlock worsens as Independence Bridge stays shut despite FG’s reopening order

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20 h. ago Minister Orders Reopening Of Independence Bridge Amidst Traffic Chaos In Lagos

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge on Victoria Island, Lagos, after severe traffic congestion affected the Ikoyi area. This follows widespread complaints from motorists and commuters facing delays due to the bridge’s closure. The closure had significantly disrupted movement in one of Lagos’ busiest areas, causing […] The post Minister Orders Reopening Of Independence Bridge Amidst Traffic Chaos In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Reopening Of Lagos Bridge, Opts For Palliative Repairs

The Federal Government has announced the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge (Ahmadu Bello Way-Marina bound) in Lagos to vehicular movement, opting for palliative fixes while deferring full rehabilitation works. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, gave the directive in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs. Olukorede […]

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25 h. ago Independence Bridge repair: LASTMA lists alternative routes amid gridlock

Commuters in Lagos faced severe gridlock on Wednesday as the Independence/McWen Bridge inbound Lagos Island was shut down for rehabilitation, read more Independence Bridge repair: LASTMA lists alternative routes amid gridlock

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26 h. ago Umahi orders reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos after traffic logjam

By John Ogunsemore The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has ordered the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge in Victoria Island, Lagos. The minister’s directive comes following traffic gridlock that ground Ikoyi area of the state to a halt on Wednesday. On Monday, Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha ordered the closure […] The post Umahi orders reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos after traffic logjam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Umahi orders immediate reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos

Tribune Online Umahi orders immediate reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos The Federal Ministry of Works clarified that the necessary repair works on the bridge would be carried out at a later time. Umahi orders immediate reopening of Independence Bridge in Lagos Tribune Online

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34 h. ago JUST IN: Umahi orders opening of Independence bridge after Lagos traffic chaos

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has directed the immediate reopening of the Independence Bridge located on Victoria Island, Lagos. The minister issued the directive on Wednesday following the massive traffic gridlock that enveloped the Ikoyi area of Lagos. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, confirmed the latest development in a telephone Read More

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3 d. ago FG To Close Lagos Independence Bridge For Two Months For Maintenance

Federal Government has announced a two- month closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina-bound) starting from April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation work. This was disclosed in a statement by Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha on Monday. She explained that the bridge would remain closed until the end of May 2025. […] The post FG To Close Lagos Independence Bridge For Two Months For Maintenance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FG to shut Lagos’ Independence Bridge for two months from Tuesday

The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Independence Bridge (Marina bound) starting April 1 for essential maintenance and rehabilitation works. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known in a statement on Monday in Lagos. She explained that the bridge would remain closed until the end of May 2025. Read More

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